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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Jessye Norman

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Jessye Norman, a classical soprano opera singer. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
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Library and Archives Canada

Library and Archives Canada: Eva Gauthier, Mezzo Soprano (1885 1958)

For Students 9th - 10th
Eva Gauthier was a well known mezzo-soprano who sang in opera houses all over the world. When her husband was stationed in Indonesia, she became trained in the Javanese gamelin and built this into her performances. She was one of the...
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Library and Archives Canada

Library and Archives Canada: Emma Albani, Soprano (1847 1930)

For Students 9th - 10th
Emma Albani was the first world renowned Canadian opera singer. This site has detailed information about her life and recordings of her singing.
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Dame Kiri Te Kanawa

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Kiri Te Kanawa, a world-renowned soprano opera singer from New Zealand. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
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Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission

Explore Pa History: Marian Anderson

For Students 9th - 10th
Examine the historical contributions of world renown opera singer and Pennsylvania native, Marian Anderson in this concise biography.
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Seymour Brody

Jewish Heroes in America: Beverly Sills

For Students 9th - 10th
Delves into the life story of opera singer and director of the New York City Opera, Beverly Sills.
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PBS

Pbs American Masters: Placido Domingo

For Students 9th - 10th
One of the most popular opera singers today, Placido Domingo is discussed on this American Masters web site by PBS. Including a biography, a short list of his major works and a video, you will certainly learn more about this great singer.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Marian Anderson's Performance

For Students 3rd - 8th
Marian Anderson was the first African American to sing at the Metropolitan Opera. She had to overcome prejudice many times in her career. The Library of Congress tells you more with words and pictures.
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PBS

Classics for Kids: Giuseppe Verdi

For Students 3rd - 8th
A short biography of Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and learn more about this famous composer.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: American Women: Maria Callas

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Maria Callas, fiery operatic star, and see a portrait of her that was on the cover of Time magazine which was painted by Henry Koerner.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: American Women: Leontyne Price

For Students 9th - 10th
Leontyne Price broke racial barriers with the power of her voice. See a portrait of her and read a brief account of her performances that changed the operatic world.
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Other

Kingwood Library: American Cultural History: 1880 1889

For Students 9th - 10th
The 1880's in America were chock full of new architecture, technologies, businesses, modern conveniences such as gas and electric, operas, fashions, and much more as featured in this resource.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Marian Anderson

For Students 9th - 10th
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 2005 to commemorate classical singer Marian Anderson. With a short passage on her awards and international singing career.
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Library and Archives Canada

Library and Archives Canada: Sarah Fischer, Mezzo Soprano (1896 1975)

For Students 9th - 10th
Sarah Fischer was a well known operatic star who performed all over Europe and across Canada. After decades in Europe, she returned to Montreal in 1940 and began to teach and mentor musical talent in Canada, greatly influencing the...
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Usps: Marion Anderson: Voice of the Century

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Celebrate Black American History Month by studying this noteworthy Black American musician from the past Learn why Marian Anderson was called the voice of the century, how she impacted the lives of other Black musicians, and what it...
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Read Works

Read Works: Famous African Americans Marian Anderson

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage contains brief biographical information about the famous singer named Marian Anderson. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies...
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Robert Mc Ferrin, Sr.

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Robert McFerrin, Sr., an American opera singer who became the first African-American male to solo at the Metropolitan Opera (Met) when he made his 1955 debut as Amonasro in Giuseppe...
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Kathleen Battle

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Kathleen Battle, an American opera singer, among the finest coloratura sopranos of her time.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Matilda Sissieretta Jones

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Matilda Sissieretta Jones, an opera singer who was considered the greatest black American in her field in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Adelina Patti

For Students 9th - 10th
One of the most highly regarded opera singers of the 19th century. Giuseppe Verdi was not alone in calling her the greatest singer he ever heard.
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Engraving of Emma Albani, Circa 1883

For Students 9th - 10th
Emma Albani was the first world renowned Canadian opera singer. This site has detailed information about her life and recordings of her singing.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Adelina M. C. Patti

For Students 9th - 10th
Famous opera singer of the 19th century.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Adelina Patti

For Students 9th - 10th
(1843-1919) Spanish/Italian opera singer and famous soprano.

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